Club Development Officer

Requisition Number: 367
Salary Range: $79,903.90 - $90,545.27 pro-rata per annum
Position Type: Fixed Term Full-Time until April 2025
Location: Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns
Application Close Date: Sunday, 29 September 2024 at 11.30pm AEST
Agency applications are not being accepted at this stage.

Picture living between the breathtaking Great Barrier Reef and the lush Rainforest, Cairns offers a unique lifestyle that’s hard to find anywhere else.
Cairns isn’t just a place to work; it’s a place to live your best life

As our Club Development Officer, you’ll play a vital role in strengthening community connections and supporting the growth of local clubs and sporting organisations. Through the Go Clubs Program, you will work alongside internal and external stakeholders to deliver capacity-building initiatives, provide strategic advice, and help local organisations navigate Council processes.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Opportunity to work closely with not-for-profit organisations to increase participation in sporting and recreational activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including other government agencies, to create lasting partnerships and outcomes.
• Shape the future of community sport and recreation by researching trends, providing strategic insights, and managing innovative programs.
• Ability to make a real impact.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in working with community organisations, particularly in a not-for-profit or sport and recreation setting.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to manage stakeholder relationships and resolve disputes.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to research and analyse industry trends to provide evidence-based advice that informs policy, strategy, and program development.
• A passion for community development, with a focus on capacity building and fostering collaboration.

Some benefits we offer:

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave
• Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
• Salary sacrifice opportunities
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

We are committed to:

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!
Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

• Phone: (07) 4044 3310
• Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au
• Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council